McDonald’s Drinks & McCafé Prices (2026)
Coffee, frappés, shakes, sodas, and the new 2026 drink lineup — updated October 2026
Last checked: Oct 14, 2026~13,500 US locationsIndependent guide
Related: Seven Brew Menu Prices
Quick answer
☕ The cheapest drinks — small Premium Roast coffee or Sweet Tea — run about $1.00 at many locations. Espresso drinks (lattes, mochas) typically land $2.39–$3.99; frappés and smoothies $2.39–$3.99.
🆕 In 2026 McDonald’s added six permanent specialty drinks (May 6) and the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer (Aug 17) — nationwide.
📋 McDonald’s publishes no national price list — every figure below is a reported range from October 2026 sources, and your franchise may charge more or less.
🆕 New in 2026 — nationwide drink launches
May 6, 2026: six permanent specialty drinks — three Refreshers (Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple, Blackberry Passion Fruit) and three crafted sodas (Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream, Dirty Dr Pepper). August 17, 2026: the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer (Red Bull + blue raspberry + dragonfruit). Prices for the new items weren’t independently verified — ask at your restaurant.
McDonald’s Drink Prices (2026)
McCafé Hot Coffee & Espresso
On the official US menu (mcdonalds.com, Oct 2026): Premium Roast Coffee, Caramel Macchiato, Cappuccino (Caramel / French Vanilla), Mocha (Caramel Mocha), Latte (Caramel / French Vanilla), Americano.
| Drink | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Premium Roast Coffee (S / M / L) | $1.00 / $1.29 / $1.49 |
| Espresso drinks — S / M / L | $2.39 / $2.89 / $3.39 |
| Cappuccino (incl. flavored) | $3.49 |
| Latte (incl. Caramel / French Vanilla) | $3.49 – $3.79 |
| Mocha (incl. Caramel Mocha) | $3.79 – $3.99 |
| Caramel Macchiato | $3.99 |
| Americano | $2.49 |
Prices: allfoodmenuprices.org and statesmenu.com (both Oct 2026). Genuine franchise variance — e.g., Premium Roast ranges $1.00 (small) to $1.99 (no size given) across trackers. Hot cup ounces not verified for 2026.
Premium Roast — about $1.00 for a small
Iced coffee — $1.39–$2.29 reported
Iced Coffee
| Drink | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Iced Coffee, plain (S / M / L) | $1.39 / $1.79 / $1.99 |
| Iced Coffee, flavored (Caramel / French Vanilla) | $2.99 |
| Iced Latte | $3.49 |
| Iced Mocha | $3.79 |
| Iced Caramel Macchiato | $3.99 |
Prices: allfoodmenuprices.org and statesmenu.com (Oct 2026). Iced sizes approx. 12 / 16 / 22 oz. Flavors: regular, French Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, sugar-free vanilla, decaf.
Frappés & Smoothies
| Drink | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Frappé — Mocha / Caramel (S / M / L) | $2.39 / $2.89 / $3.39 |
| Smoothie — Mango Pineapple / Strawberry Banana (S / M / L) | $2.39 / $2.89 / $3.39 |
Prices: allfoodmenuprices.org (Oct 2026); one tracker lists frappés flat at $3.99 — full reported range $2.39–$3.99. April 2026 PDF figures ($2.99–$3.79) shown as older reference.
Frappé — $2.39–$3.99 reported range
Shakes
| Shake (Vanilla / Chocolate / Strawberry) | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Small | $2.19 |
| Medium | $2.59 |
| Large | $2.99 |
Single aggregator source (allfoodmenuprices.org, Oct 2026) — actual prices are likely higher in many markets. Frappé vs shake: a Frappé is coffee-based; a shake is soft-serve ice cream + syrup, no coffee.
Soft Drinks, Sweet Tea & More
| Drink | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Soft Drink — Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Fanta (S / M / L) | $1.00 / $1.29 / $1.49 |
| Sweet Tea / Unsweetened Iced Tea (S / M / L) | $1.00 / $1.29 / $1.49 |
| Lemonade | $2.19 – $2.99 |
| Frozen Fanta / Frozen Coca-Cola | $2.49 – $3.49 |
Oct 2026 aggregator figures vs an April 2026 PDF ($1.99–$2.69 for sodas) — full range shown, both dated. Free refills: franchise-by-franchise now; self-serve fountains are being phased out (target: all US stores by 2032).